2003tsport Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) Not sure if someone has posted something similar I'm sure they have but could Ford get by with a basic dual mode hybrid system similar to the new malibu and cylinder deactivation system that Dodge currently uses in their "hemi" engines? Wouldn't that help create the needed improvement for fuel mileage based on current Cafe standards? I'm not saying combine the three companies systems, which might not be a bad idea to help with costs and bring the American market share back to what it was, but use similar systems if they want to keep it to themselves. Just a thought going through my head. Oh, yea, hello everyone, i'm new here, as if your couldn't tell Edited December 29, 2007 by 2003tsport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Ford has a dual mode hybrid system in the Escape. The Malibu does not have a dual mode hybrid system. The Malibu is equipped with a "mild" hybrid system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Not sure if someone has posted something similar I'm sure they have but could Ford get by with a basic dual mode hybrid system similar to the new malibu and cylinder deactivation system that Dodge currently uses in their "hemi" engines? Wouldn't that help create the needed improvement for fuel mileage based on current Cafe standards? I'm not saying combine the three companies systems, which might not be a bad idea to help with costs and bring the American market share back to what it was, but use similar systems if they want to keep it to themselves. Just a thought going through my head. Oh, yea, hello everyone, i'm new here, as if your couldn't tell Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas1022 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome to BON! And the mild hybrid isn't worth the wieght gain or investment in the resources to manufacture such a system. There aren't enough savings to make up the difference. Dual mode, cylinder deactivation...blah, blah, blah! The Toyota and Ford systems are worth while, you just have to drive the thing for like 200K miles to get your money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003tsport Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Welcome! Thanks for the Welcome just doing a little brainstorming. Isn't the Ford hybrid system in the Escape leased technology from toyota or am I off again? True they are good systems unless most people lease new vehicles to get them on the market it is way to expensive to purchase leading to the 200k break even point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Isn't the Ford hybrid system in the Escape leased technology from toyota or am I off again? You're off again. Ford's Hybrid system was developed by Ford, it is not "leased" from Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Not sure if someone has posted something similar I'm sure they have but could Ford get by with a basic dual mode hybrid system similar to the new malibu and cylinder deactivation system that Dodge currently uses in their "hemi" engines? Wouldn't that help create the needed improvement for fuel mileage based on current Cafe standards? I'm not saying combine the three companies systems, which might not be a bad idea to help with costs and bring the American market share back to what it was, but use similar systems if they want to keep it to themselves. Just a thought going through my head. Oh, yea, hello everyone, i'm new here, as if your couldn't tell Holy cow a new guy that had something interesting to say. Way to go buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Not sure if someone has posted something similar I'm sure they have but could Ford get by with a basic dual mode hybrid system similar to the new malibu and cylinder deactivation system that Dodge currently uses in their "hemi" engines? Wouldn't that help create the needed improvement for fuel mileage based on current Cafe standards? I'm not saying combine the three companies systems, which might not be a bad idea to help with costs and bring the American market share back to what it was, but use similar systems if they want to keep it to themselves. Just a thought going through my head. Oh, yea, hello everyone, i'm new here, as if your couldn't tell Welcome to Blue Oval Forums! I hope you enjoy your time here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Holy cow a new guy that had something interesting to say. Way to go buddy. So I guess what I had to say when I first joined wasn't ineresting? Thanks! :rolleyes: Oh that's ok its not a big deal, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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